Sunday and Daily Mass Homilies by Fr. Aristotle

10/25/25: Living in the Spirit, Not in the Flesh

Saturday Mass. 10.25.25.
All of us struggle with concupiscence — that inner pull toward sin and weakness. But through the Spirit, God gives us real power to overcome it. 

10/24/25: Forgiven and Loved Beyond Measure

Friday School Mass. 10.24.25.
In this homily, I share a story about visiting a man who had been away from the Church for over 40 years—and how God’s love patiently waited for him the whole time. Just like Joseph forgave his brothers, God forgives us and turns even the hardest parts of our lives into something good. No matter how far we’ve gone, God’s mercy is always greater.

10/21/25: From Adam’s Fall to Christ’s Victory

Tuesday Mass. 10.21.25.
In this homily, I reflect on how sin entered the world through Adam—but how grace and new life came through Jesus. Even when life feels heavy with doubt, struggle, or waiting, God’s grace overflows more than our failures. Where sin once reigned, grace reigns even stronger through Christ.

10/20/25: Made Righteous Through Faith

Monday Mass. 10.20.25.
In this homily, I reflect on how Abraham was made righteous—not by following rules or rituals—but through faith and trust in God. St. Paul reminds us that this same faith is what makes us righteous today. Like Abraham, we’re called to trust God’s promises, even when the wait feels long, and to live out our duties not for justification, but out of love for Him.

10/19/25: God Always Answers—Just Not Always Our Way

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
So often we pray and feel like God isn’t listening. We ask, we seek, we knock—but nothing seems to happen. In this homily, I share why prayer isn’t about getting what we want, but about learning to depend on God. He always answers—sometimes with a “yes,” sometimes with “wait,” and sometimes with “no, because I have something better.” Prayer isn’t meant to change God’s mind—it’s meant to change our hearts.

10/18/25: Preparing Hearts to Receive Christ

Saturday Mass. 10.18.25. Feast of St. Luke.
In this homily, I reflect on the witness of St. Luke and how his faith reminds us what it means to stay close to Christ even when others fall away. I also share how each of us is called—like the 72 disciples—to prepare hearts to receive Jesus through the way we live and love.

10/17/25: Standing on Sacred Ground

Friday Mass. 10.17.25. St. Ignatius of Antioch.
During my pilgrimage to Ireland, I visited the holy site where a priest once hid to celebrate Mass in secret during the Penal Laws — a place that truly felt like sacred ground. In this homily, I share how that experience, along with the witness of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, reminds us that every place we stand can be sacred when our lives are offered to God.

10/05.25: Faith Is a Gift We Nurture

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 10.05.25.
In this homily, I talk about what real faith looks like — not as something we earn, but as a gift we nurture. Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains when it’s rooted in trust and humility. I share a story of a miracle, moments of doubt, and the truth that faith isn’t the absence of struggle — it’s choosing to trust God right in the middle of it.

10/01/25: The Elevator to Heaven – St. Thérèse’s Little Way

Wednesday Mass. 10.01.25. Feast of St. Therese
In this homily, I share how my mom first introduced me to the lives of the saints, leading me from the writings of St. Augustine to the burning simplicity of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. St. Thérèse’s “little way” shows us that holiness isn’t about being the smartest or the strongest, but about loving God in small, hidden, everyday acts. Her life reminds us to put Christ above everything and to trust that He will raise us up in His love.

9/30/25: St. Jerome and the Call to Know God’s Word

Tuesday Mass. 9.30.25. Feast of St. Jerome
In this homily, I reflect on the life of St. Jerome—his fiery temper, his incredible gift for scholarship, and his famous reminder that “ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” His story reminds us that even with flaws, God can transform us into saints, and that our Catholic faith calls us not only to love God but also to know Him deeply through His Word.